Naturalist club wants to turn McArthur Island golf course into outdoor learning space
KAMLOOPS — The Kamloops Naturalist Club wants to turn the McArthur Island golf course into a different kind of ‘green.’
Earlier this week the course’s operator announced he wouldn’t be renewing the lease on the property handing it over to the city.
Member Jesse Ritcey says he’d like to see the spot turned into a nature education centre adding it’s a prime location for wildlife and nature learning.
“The slough has salmon in there, it’s a riparian cottonwood area, there’s a lot lot to explore and learn there,” said Ritcey. ” It’s quite close to the Big Little Science Centre so there’s an opportunity for connectivity there so really it couldn’t be in a better location, it’s in the heart of the city.”